Re: clematis

Gene, I am so looking forward for the viburnums I am putting in this spring
to get big enough for clematis!
Merri Morgan
zone 5b, WV
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gene Bush" <genebush@otherside.com>
To: <perennials@hort.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2003 7:43 AM
Subject: Re: clematis


>
> Hello Cathy,
>     There is a species clematis that is native to Texas.. and will grow in
> Louisville, Ky if you ever return to garden there. Look up Clematis
> texensis. Acts like a herbaceous perennial here in the garden. Not always
> easily located, and can be a bit expensive, but I think it is very
> attractive since I prefer the smaller species types. Great in a native
tree
> and shrub planting. There are several cultivars and some hybrids to seek.
>     Now that a couple of my virburnums are getting large enough, they are
> receiving companion plantings of species clematis. Looking forward to the
> show in a couple of years.
>     Gene E. Bush
> Munchkin Nursery & Gardens, llc
> www.munchkinnursery.com
> genebush@munchkinnursery.com
> Zone 6/5  Southern Indiana
> ----- Original Message -----
> > Thought I might mention to all of you how I had three of my many
> > Clematis growing when we lived in Louisville.
> >
> > I love Clematais and had them growing everywhere.    I had three planted
> > at the base of a Crabapple tree and trained them to twine around the
> > branches and spread all into the tree.    I thought it was wonderful.
> > the roots were shaded, (always kept that tree mulched well)    Soon
> > after the Adams Apple crabapple finished its bloom, the tree seemed to
> > bloom again a beautiful purple (Jack Mantis sp.) then would come the
> > pure white Henri and latter the delicate pink a white Nellie Moser.
> > The Clematis seemed to sporadically bloom off and on and that Crabapple
> > had some color almost all of the time.   Took about three years for the
> > vines to climb all throughout the tree and mature well but what a
> > beautiful sight, (at least I thought so).  the Clematis was reaching for
> > the sun so worked its way all over that tree.
> >
> > We have since moved to Texas.   When we return to Louisville I'm almost
> > afraid to look too hard when driving by the old house in fear that the
> > new owners tore down those vines.  Wonder if I can do that here.   The
> > summers are so brutal.   Haven't seen Clematis much around the
> > neighborhood so don't know how well they like my 8b sand and clay soil.
> >  I'll give it a try though, the possible beauty is well worth it.
> >
> > Cathy Higgins
>
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